In the heart of the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Melissa is causing quite a stir. This isn't your typical fast-moving storm; it's taking its time, sitting nearly stationary and dumping heavy rain over the same areas for days. Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are bracing for impact, with forec
In a recent chat at Harvard, former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo had some surprising things to say about teaching everyone to code. She admitted that pushing coding as the ultimate skill might not be such a great idea anymore, especially with AI taking over. Raimondo, who was once a big fan o
Grimes has always been a trendsetter in the world of body art. Her latest addition? A new face tattoo that even her parents missed at first glance. This isn't her first rodeo when it comes to tattoos. She already has a striking red, alien-inspired piece covering her entire right leg, done by the tal
In the realm of artificial intelligence, there's a lot of buzz about generative world models (WMs). These models can create simulations that look incredibly real. But can they actually help robots and other AI agents make smarter decisions? Most tests for these models focus on how good the visuals
In a significant political shift, Bosnia's Serb Republic has a new interim president. Ana Trisic Babic, a close ally of former President Milorad Dodik, is now in charge. This change comes after a state court barred Dodik from politics. Trisic Babic will hold the position temporarily until new electi
Nasa Hataoka, a name that echoes ambition, is a testament to what determination can achieve. Born in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, her parents named her after NASA, hoping she would achieve the extraordinary. And she did. At just 17, she made history by becoming the youngest and first amateur to win t
Ever thought about how much tech shapes our lives? It's not just about gadgets; it's about how they change us. From the way we move to how we think, tech is always there, even when we don't notice it. Take smartphones, for example. They've become so common that we barely think about them. But they'v
A powerful storm, called a nor'easter, is brewing off the Southeast coast and is set to bring a lot of trouble to the East Coast this weekend. This isn't your typical winter snowstorm—it's a year-round troublemaker that loves to dump heavy rain and whip up strong winds. Climate change is making thes
In a surprising turn of events, an AI named Gemini 2. 5 has shown its coding prowess by securing a gold medal at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals. This contest is a big deal, attracting thousands of top college coders who tackle tough algorithmic puzzles under tim
In Pakistan's Punjab region, a catastrophic flood has left a trail of destruction, impacting millions of lives and threatening the nation's economy. The deluge has submerged vast areas, washing away homes, farms, and livelihoods. Muhammad Amjad, a farmer, lost most of his land to the floodwaters, le
